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Hog Roast for Events for Barnes Cray
Hog roast for events in Barnes Cray: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Charity fundraisers
- Small festivals
- Community events
Slow-roasted pork in Barnes Cray
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
- A level pitch
- A queuing area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
How our hog roast for events works in Barnes Cray
Organisers need traders who turn up and serve well. We bring everything, roast on the pitch and leave it clean. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken, and we are regularly asked to cater car shows and rallies and horse and dog shows.
Around Barnes Cray, a fête or summer fair suits a hog roast. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Your questions about a hog roast for your event in Barnes Cray
Can you do a hog roast in Braeburn Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
Can you come to a school fair in Barnes Cray?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
Do you come to Barnes Cray?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Barnes Cray and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Is electricity needed?
Cooking is gas-fired. Power helps for lighting.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can you sell directly to visitors?
Both models are possible. We’ll work it out together.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Next to cold food, hot rolls are welcome whatever the weather. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Served at the time you choose
- All the equipment comes with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See our prices page and the cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for your event
We work out each quote from:
- Plates or china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Barnes Cray events: pitches and permissions
Barnes Cray is about 2 miles north-west of Dartford, in Kent. Wherever your event is in Barnes Cray, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Barnes Cray is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, Slade Green station, about 0.7 miles north, is the nearest station. Running a fête for a church like Christ Church? A hog roast draws people in.
We bring hog roasts to events all over the DA1 and DA8 postcode area. Streets in the area include Stour Road, Wilmot Road and Maiden Lane, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Barnes Cray we cover include Slade Green (1 mile north), North End (1 mile north), Crayford (1 mile south-west), Barnehurst (1 mile west) and Bexley Riverside (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south), Swanscombe (4 miles east) and Windmill Hill (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Broadway Shopping Centre (2.2 miles west) and West Hill Hospital (1 mile south-east). Within reach you’ll find Wansunt Pit.
- Schools near Barnes Cray include Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Bird in Hand pub (0.7 miles south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Colyers (1.3 miles north-west)
Catered or do it yourself?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
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Perfect for your event in Barnes Cray
It suits all ages.
In Barnes Cray and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Fun runs and sports events
- Car shows and rallies
- Festivals
- Charity fundraisers
A school like Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Before booking anyone
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Staffing on the day
- The space, cover and access they need
- How dietary needs are handled
How it works
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. At midsummer, events in Barnes Cray stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We tidy the pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your visitors
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards